San Francisco Travel guide

San Francisco : Michelin's recommendations

Founded as Mission Dolores (by priests) and the Presidio (by soldiers) in 1776, San Francisco grew from the pueblo of Yerba Buena. In 1835, English sailor William Richardson, married to the daughter of the Presidio comandante, set up a tent where Grant Avenue now runs. Yerba Buena grew modestly on trade, changing its name to San Francisco after the US claimed California in 1846.

Tourist attractions San Francisco : Things to see and do

200 Larkin St. USA - San Francisco, CA 94102

Housed since 2003 in the old Main Library-which was significantly revamped for its new tenant-the Asian Art Museum owns what is today considered to be the finest collection of Asian art in the nation. With particular strengths in Chinese art, includi..

151 3rd St. USA - San Francisco, CA 94103

San Francisco's premier showcase for modern art is housed in a delightful building (1995, Mario Botta) that seems to gaze benignly out over Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Together these insitutions form the creative heart of the district. Botta's d..

USA - San Francisco, CA 94133

Among San Francisco's most photographed tourist attractions, the 1000 block of Lombard Street boasts eight switchbacks in its one-block descent from Hyde to Leavenworth. The block's natural 27 percent grade was gentled to 16 percent in 1922, when cob..

1231 Market Street USA - San Francisco CA 94103

Prix Prices from : 152 $

Centrally located in downtown San Francisco, Whitcomb is a historic building featuring Victorian style and comfortable rooms. Orpheum Theater is across the street and a BART Station is on site. Guest rooms at Hotel Whitcomb are elegantly decorated a..

1668 Market Street USA - San Francisco CA 94102

Prix Prices from : 189 $

Located across from the historic Muni tram station, this hotel offers access to major San Francisco city centre attractions. This hotel features comfortable accommodation in a central and convenient location. Guests staying at Edwardian Hotel can en..

Leisure activities San Francisco

Cruise along California's spectacular coastline on a relaxing day trip from San Francisco. You'll follow Highway 1 to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula and visit Steinbeck's Cannery Row. Finish your day with a stop at the coastal town of Carmel by the..

Imagine San Francisco as you've never seen it before! On a San Francisco Vista Grande Helicopter Tour you'll see all the famous sites: Alcatraz Island, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco skyline and of course, the Golden Gate Bridge! Plus, your he..

Get out of town! Exchange the big-city charms of San Francisco for the fresh air and natural beauty of Yosemite, California's most famous national park. You'll spend around four hours within Yosemite: one hour with the group, and approximately three ..

Restaurants San Francisco

3621 18th St. USA - San Francisco, CA 94110

Delfina is one of those spots that is perennially popular with the Mission locals. The pizzeria next door does a booming business, but this spacious dining room is almost always packed, and highlights a neat arrangement of bare wood tabletops, a narr..

561 Valencia St. USA - San Francisco, CA 94110

Despite the fact that it's the restaurant sibling of the Mission's famed Tartine Bakery, Bar Tartine is far less packed with tourists. That leaves plenty of room for locals, who love the Eastern Europe-meets-California food, warm farmstead setting, a..

845 Market St. USA - San Francisco, CA 94102

Martin Yan's China is a glitzy showstopper set under the dome of the Westfield shopping center. Glossy wood panels separate the sprawling series of rooms, dominated by a marble and white-tiled open kitchen where one can watch as dough is pulled, twis..

199 Gough St. USA - San Francisco, CA 94102

Its rustic-chic décor, highlighting reclaimed and raw wood, gives Rich Table a farmhouse feel, and the crowds that pack it are equally shabby-sleek. Reserve early or expect a long wait, as there's serious competition for seats that quickly fill with ..

1601 Howard St. USA - San Francisco, CA 94103

The flavors of India and Asia infuse the creative dishes at this quiet winner, which blends Eastern and Western ingredients to arrive at its very own delicious concoctions. A decidedly untraditional lamprais might stuff a classically French bacon-w..

1700 Fillmore St. USA - San Francisco, CA 94115

Grandeur and glamour infuse every inch of this stylish restaurant, whose soaring ceilings and glittering crystal chandeliers complement the boldly flavored, fragrantly spiced fare. As the name suggests, dosas are a highlight, with crisp exteriors, sp..